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On And Off Itching, Small Bumps On Scrotum, Bleeding When Scratched. Possible Ingrown Hair Follicles?

My boyfriend is Afro American and he has small bumps on his scrotum that become itchy from time to time. If he scratches them they can bleed . It is of a concern to me because they have bled to the point where 1/4" to 1/2" droplets have fallen on the floor. Could this be similar to the condition that black men get on their faces from ingrown hair follicles?
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

You might have developed fungal infection.

The area of groin is very moist and is prone to develop these infections.

Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.

Various antifungal powders like candid are available.

These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.

Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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On And Off Itching, Small Bumps On Scrotum, Bleeding When Scratched. Possible Ingrown Hair Follicles?

Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed fungal infection. The area of groin is very moist and is prone to develop these infections. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Various antifungal powders like candid are available. These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection. Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health, Thank you